Civils Quantity Surveyor

Elvet Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Life insurance

Pension scheme (8%)

26 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor for a leading civil engineering contractor delivering multi‑million £ Yorkshire Water projects under the AMP8 framework. The role focuses on commercial leadership across complex civils and MEICA packages, with strong emphasis on NEC contract administration and cost control.

The successful candidate will coordinate with senior colleagues, manage subcontractor procurement, and drive final accounts, CVRs, and monthly cost

Qualifications

• Experience as QS on complex/heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• MEICA experience desirable; Yorkshire Water familiarity a plus.
• CSCS card and full driving licence required.
• Degree or HND in civil engineering or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager.
• Liaise with contracts managers and site teams for up-to-date information.
• Procurement of subcontractors from cradle to grave.
• Negotiate main contract final accounts.
• Provide commercial support and maintain site presence.
• Submit payment applications.
• Manage disputes and aim for avoidance.
• Complete monthly CVR updates and cost control.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

MEICA exposure

CSCS card

Full driving licence

Education

Industry relevant Degree / HND

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor on behalf of an established civil engineering main contractor to deliver multi‑million £ Yorkshire Water projects within the new 5‑year AMP8 framework.

This £500m+ turnover main contractor is a well‑known name with several divisions operating at a competitive level with larger tier 1 contractors. They are a key delivery partner for Yorkshire Water and framework holders for a number of water clients nationwide for past several AMP frameworks.

With a workload on the ground already and an expected influx of new projects in the coming months, they are looking to add someone capable to their team. The opportunity will allow the QS to lead projects through all phases for this ECI’s & through delivery to handover.

Projects: Large complex civils and MEICA packages for water treatment upgrades. Package values up to £20m.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager
• Liaison with Contracts Manager & site teams for up-to-date info
• Subcontractor procurement cradle to grave
• Undertake negotiations of Main Contract Final Accounts
• Commercial support & regular presence on sites
• Submission of payment applications
• Dispute resolution & avoidance
• Complete monthly CVR updates
• Cost control throughout

Qualifications

• Must have experience as Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor on Complex / Heavy Civil Engineering projects as PC
• Must have experience with various options of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts
• Ideally experience delivering works for Yorkshire Water or similar client.
• Ideally experience with MEICA (Mechanical or Electrical mainly)
• Must hold: CSCS and full driving license.
• Ideally hold an industry relevant Degree / HND etc.

Remuneration

On offer is a salary of up to £60,000 (dependent on experience) plus car allowance or car, discretionary annual bonus, fuel, 26 days annual leave with option to buy or sell more, healthcare, life insurance, 8% pension scheme and other benefits.